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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 214.68 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 214.68 and 134.88 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 214.68 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/214.68 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 214.68 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 28,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,956.04/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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